The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 42,400
€ 20,900
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Golf R is 2.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Golf R
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
57.9
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
103.4
168
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf R
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.56 %
General
Golf R
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf R
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJX*
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf R
296 hp
97 hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf R
280 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Golf R
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Golf R
33 mpg
26 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
39 mpg
highway
33 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
482 mi
Range
257 mi
Golf R
482 mi
257 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
134.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
135.7 kWh
Golf R
134.5 kWh
135.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
